30,000 people being evacuated! Flames spread to residential areas
The Pacific Palisades area in the U.S. state of California has been surrendered to flames. At least 30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as the fire spread to residential areas in a short time.
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The US state of California has been surrendered to flames.
The forest fire that started in the Pacific Palisades area near Los Angeles spread to residential areas in a short time due to the effect of strong winds.
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced that an evacuation order has been issued for 30,000 people living in approximately 10,000 households.
Amateur camera footage of the moments when the flames surrounded residential areas revealed the panic experienced.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR MADE A STATEMENT
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the strong winds effective in the region caused the fire to spread rapidly, saying, "We are not out of danger yet. We are already seeing the devastating effects of this fire, which started in Pacific Palisades and grew rapidly in a short time."
WIND INTENSITY WILL INCREASE FURTHER
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone stated that meteorologists predict the wind intensity will increase even further, and declared, "The danger continues." It was reported that firefighting efforts are ongoing.